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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.91 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.91 and 274.46 is: 411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.91 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.91 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.91 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 122,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,380.86/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.68

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